Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Shape (-s)
shape (-s), n. [OE 'creation, make, structure, natural character; form, figure, configuration'.]
- Body; mortal frame.
- Form; mass; outline.
- Posture; dance position.
- Appearance; aspect; manifestation; stage of being.
- Shadow; phantom; ghost.
- Spirit; dead person; departed being.
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